Nestled amid 27 acres of mature woodland and gardens, this 4-star hotel and spa is ideally located on the outskirts of Chester, just minutes away from the M56, M53 and M6.
Centrally located for business or pleasure stays in the North West, the major cities of Chester, Liverpool "The Capital of Culture 2008" and Manchester are only short drives away from the Macdonald Craxton Wood Hotel. From here you can visit any of the major attractions, sporting and musical events taking place in the region.
Offering 4-star facilities, comfort, peace and relaxation in a pleasant rural location, yet within easy access of nearby cities, Macdonald Craxton Wood Hotel is a great option, whatever your reason for visiting.
Hotel Information
Vital Health, Fitness and Beauty Spa offer the most up-to-date facilities for an experience of total well-being. The leisure club provides the latest equipment and a team of fitness and beauty professionals to help you achieve your goals.
- Try a few lengths in the 18 metre pool
- Unwind and re-energise in the aromatic steam room or sauna
- Train on 'intelligent', state-of-the-art Technogym equipment that tailors a programme to you
- Get moving in the aerobics studio
- Rest in one of the 4 luxurious beauty treatment rooms, or in the relaxation suite
- Let your personal beauty therapist pamper you with your choice of top of the range products from Decleor
The hotel's state-of-the-art conference centre features a main room capable of hosting a seminar of 400. The room divides into 2, each having its own bar and breakout facility. Upstairs the centre has 5 air-conditioned, self-contained meeting rooms suitable for an interview for 2 up to a meeting for 50. Facilities available include a LCD projector, 35 mm projector, overhead projector, projection screens, marker boards, flip chart, televisions, video recorders, video conferencing and ISDN/modem ports.
Surrounding Area
Just minutes away from the ancient city of Chester, rolling English countryside and rugged welsh scenery, Macdonald Craxton Wood Hotel is ideally placed, both for those seeking relaxation and those who prefer the bustle of city life.
For great shopping the hotel is only 5 minutes away from Cheshire Oaks shopping outlet. Other nearby attractions include Chester Zoo, Chester Racecourse, Blue Planet and Ness Gardens.
Transport
By Car (from the South):
- Take the M6 northbound to junction 20.
- Leave the M6 and join the M65 in the direction of Chester and north Wales.
- Stay on this motorway until the end.
- Take the A5117 in the direction of Queensferry.
- Turn right at the 1st roundabout onto the A540 in the direction of Hoylake.
- Craxton Wood is approximately 200 yards past the next set of traffic lights on the left hand side.
Restaurants
With a classical approach to cooking, the restaurant's internationally trained chefs prepare dishes whose subtle flavours come from the finest and freshest of ingredients. From a relaxed and stylish buffet to an exquisite 3-course meal, you can count on them to provide everything you require.
The restaurant is a beautiful, intimate room adjoining an elegant conservatory with access to the garden.
Cancellation Terms
Cancellation Policy: If cancelled up to 1 day before the date of arrival, no fee will be charged.
If cancelled later or in case of no-show, the first night will be charged.
Children and Extra Bed Policy: All children are welcome.
All children under 2 years stay free of charge when using existing bedding.
All children under 2 years stay free of charge for cots.
All older children or adults stay free of charge for extra beds.
Maximum capacity of extra beds/babycots in a room is 2.
Deposit Policy: No deposit will be charged.
VAT and city/tourist taxes: VAT is included.
Service charge is included.
City/tourist tax is included.
Internet: Internet via modem is available in the hotel rooms and costs GBP 7.50 per hour.
Meal Plan: Full English breakfast is not included, breakfast menu is available and costs vary.
Parking: Free private parking is possible on site.
Pets: Pets are allowed on request. Charges may be applicable.
The hotel reserves the right to pre-authorise credit cards prior to arrival.
